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Celebration to suffocation: Washington's air turns world's worst after July 4 fireworks extravaganza

WASHINGTON: A massive July 4th fireworks display left Washington, DC, briefly recording the worst air quality among major cities worldwide on Sunday, according to global air quality monitoring platform IQAir. The massive 40-minute fireworks display was held as part of America's 250th Independence Day celebrations.

The Times of India

Michael Dell Reaffirms $250 Trump Accounts Pledge to 25M Children, Says It Gives Them 'A Real Stake' in America

Michael Dell on Saturday renewed support for the Trump Accounts program as it officially launched nationwide, reiterating the $6.25 billion pledge he and his wife, Susan Dell, made last year to provide $250 to 25 million qualifying American children.

Benzinga

Delta Pilots Report Terrifying 'Big Bang' After Chicago Plane Fireworks Strike Disrupts America250 Celebration

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago during America250 celebrations, causing minor damage but landing safely. The FAA is reviewing the incident.

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Trump goes on manic 105-post Truth Social free-for-all hours after his July 4 MAGA-fest is beset by weather chaos

Trump’s Truth Social posts ranged from criticizing a federal judge who ruled against him to sharing an photo of actor Macaulay Culkin

The Independent UK

Angry MAGA Crowds Condemn Botched Trump America250 Celebration After Waiting Hours in Severe Rain

Trump's 'Salute to America 250' on 4 July 2026 descended into chaos amid severe weather, evacuation orders and organisational failures, leaving attendees frustrated and questioning the administration.

International Business Times UK

'Death to America' Chants and Trump Killing Call at Khamenei Funeral, But New Leader Hides

Iran's funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei erupted with 'Death to America' chants and poet Mohammad Rasouli's demand for President Trump's death.

International Business Times UK

Bernie Sanders Slams Trump on 250th Anniversary of US Independence, Says His Administration Is Not ‘America First’

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) accused President Donald Trump of running what he called an unusually brazenly self-interested administration, pointing to personal and family wealth tied to government power.

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America's snake capital: This US state has the most venomous snakes in the country (and it's not Texas)

Snakes are found across much of the United States, though the number and variety change dramatically from one region to another. Warm southern states and the arid landscapes of the Southwest support far more species than colder northern areas, while Alaska has no native snake populations at all because its…

The Times of India

‘Defining image’ of America? Picture of Black woman surrounded by white supremacist group in DC on July 4 goes viral

‘An instant Pulitzer Prize winning photograph,' actor Wendell Pierce wrote on X

The Independent UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

The Independent UK

Jesse Eisenberg shoots down ‘silly’ idea of leaving US over Trump

‘I am a very lucky American,’ the actor said

The Independent UK

White nationalist group marches in DC

The Patriot Front gathered on the Mall for a "Reclaim America" march. They wore uniforms and masked their faces

Salon

Freddy the German: psyop, mirror to US rapacity or Tocqueville in a CR7 shirt?

The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character

The Guardian - US

Hundreds of ‘Patriot Front’ white nationalists march through DC chanting ‘reclaim America’

Hundreds of members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through the nation’s capitol to commemorate the Fourth of July.

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INS Sudarshini participates in maritime spectacle in US for 250th anniversary

India's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, proudly sailed into New York on July 4th, joining a grand international naval event celebrating America's 250th independence anniversary. The vessel's presence highlights the strong and growing maritime partnership between India and the United States. This significant port call is part of INS Sudarshini's…

The Times of India

When hate crashed US birthday party

On America's 250th birthday, around 400 white nationalists from Patriot Front marched through Washington in matching attire. The group, known for its white ethnonationalist views, staged a choreographed demonstration. While many citizens expressed disgust, the administration's response was muted, with the Interior Secretary citing free speech. President Trump, who spoke…

The Times of India

USA@250: One nation, under construction

America's 250th birthday bash in Washington was a spectacle of military displays, patriotic speeches, and a massive fireworks show. President Trump addressed thousands of supporters, highlighting national achievements and warning of threats, though the event was marred by thunderstorms and a white supremacist march. The celebrations underscored the nation's enduring…

International Business Times UK

Masked White Nationalists Carry Confederate Flags, Chant 'Reclaim America' During July 4 March in DC

Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, marched through Washington, DC, ahead of Independence Day, chanting 'Reclaim America.'

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On America’s 250th, Mamdani called for unity – while Trump rewrote the past

In dueling speeches this weekend, the New York mayor faced a ‘nation of contradictions’ while the president offered a stump speech

The Economic Times

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

President Trump marked America's 250th anniversary with a speech blending patriotic tributes and partisan appeals, advocating for the SAVE America Act and Second Amendment rights. Meanwhile, sweltering heat and severe weather disrupted celebrations nationwide, forcing evacuations and cancellations from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, though many still found ways to commemorate…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Humiliated: POTUS Reportedly 'Livid' After Stage Collapse, Low Attendance Hit Great American State Fair

Donald Trump is reportedly 'livid' after low turnout, a collapsing stage, scorching heat and musical dropouts turned his Great American State Fair on Washington's National Mall into an embarrassing headache.

The Independent UK

Trump says ‘America is a nation of winners’ in delayed July 4 speech

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America Was Not Founded by 'Tariff Men,' Contrary to This Painting in Trump's White House

Free trade is "a direct affront to our Founding Fathers," President Donald Trump said during his first presidential campaign.

France 24

The week in pictures: America at 250, Taylor Swift gets married and a 'massive attack' on Kyiv

America marks 250 years of independence under a heatwave, a massive Russian attack sets Kyiv ablaze, France dominates Sweden at the World Cup, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

International Business Times

Trump Offers Peek Into New Electoral Recipe: Patriotism Laced With Partisan Politics

US President Donald Trump invoked partisan politics and dabbled with with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, in a trademark departure from the presidential addresses for Independence Day, in which US presidents usually offer unifying pledges.

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